100 Years of Graphic
The time outside our own
As we count the months, weeks, days, and hours to the centennial year of the Philippines Graphic in June 2027, we will walk down memory lane. With every issue, we will present to our readers snatches of the distant past—captured in reprints of Graphic stories, editorials, columns, illustrations, and photos published during the first five decades of the magazine. It is our way of showing to our readers how...
Cover Story
FFW to Bicam: Pass ₱100-₱200 wage hike—across the board, sans distortions
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is urging the...
FFW Welcomes House Passage of ₱200 Wage Hike: ‘That was a Dunk Shot on 3rd Reading’
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has welcomed the...
With only six session days left: Labor groups urge House to pass ₱200 wage hike bill
Five of the country’s largest labor groups will march...
“Let’s focus on wage hikes, not dynastic clashes; enact ₱200 wage increase law, address hunger”—Federation of Free Workers (FFW)
As the nation prepares to commemorate Labor Day, Federation...
Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Luis D. Carlos & the rebooting of PHLPost
He took his oath of office last April 3,...
Postal Trinity: The PHLPost Legacy Program
Mastering the 4Rs— Reliability, Reach, Relevance and Resiliency
As a...
The Future
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) is a government-owned-and-controlled corporation...
Literature
Literature
The Asian Rights Fair-Manila Returns For Its Second Edition, Urging Stronger Regional Ties In Publishing
Manila, Philippines – The National Book Development Board (NBDB), the...
Literature
Imagination Peoples the Air: PH Brings Unique Narratives to the Biggest Global Book Fair
Manila, September 4, 2025 – Over 400 Philippine delegates—official...
Graphic Plus
Nominations Are Now Open For The 43rd National Book Awards
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The National Book Development Board (NBDB)...
Literature
Multi-Awarded Writer Irene Sarmiento Makes History As First Filipino Author At Germany’s White Ravens Festival
Irene Sarmiento, award-winning writer of children’s book Tabon Girl and young...
Literature
What a Child Cannot Learn from Books
When you wound a leather sofa
with the forbidden razor...
Literature
The Bullet Wakes from Its Cruel Shell
I dance through air with a deadly grace.
Yet mourn...
Fiction
The One-Night Stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Maribel glanced at her plane seat, grateful that she...
Cover
72nd Palanca Awards inducts 4 new Hall of Fame awardees
Celebrates Filipino literary excellence at PICC anew
The Carlos Palanca...
Cover
Palihang Rogelio Sicat to hold its 17th workshop in June; political detainee among its 15 chosen writers for 2024
The prestigious Palihang Rogelio Sicat (Rogelio Sicat Writers Workshop)...
Literature
Graphic Reader trilingual editor takes home the Premio Antonio M. Abad Award
For her arresting collection of poems, Soy (I am),...
Literature
Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta: Portrait of the Filipino Woman as Poet
The late great Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta became one of...
Literature
Paz Marquez-Benitez: Between literature and history
Philippine history boiled, bubbled, and spewed trouble in the...
Literature
Carmen Guerrero Nakpil: Of legends & adventures
When Carmen Guerrero Nakpil peacefully breathed her last on...
Literature
Wilfrido D. Nolledo, word magician
NOVEMBER 1972, MARTIAL LAW. MY MAGAZINE THE GRAPHIC, PUBLISHED...
Feature
Analysis
Marcos rights gains fall short; Ex-President Duterte, former top officials unpunished for ‘Drug War’ abuses—Human Rights Watch
(Bangkok, January 16, 2025) – The administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. initiated some human rights improvements in 2024 but failed to...
Cover
Pete Lacaba & Marra Lanot: On marriage and the muse
This Valentine’s month, we present to our readers a time capsule; a love story first put into words by noted journalist...
Feature
Science and the supernatural: Filipino folklore through a scientific lens
Even with the rise of science and technology, Filipino...
Essay
Island landmarks, heritage houses & music-making of a lifetime
Pablo Tariman in his hometown Baras, Catanduanes contemplating the...
Lifestyle
Science
First Skull of Extinct Elephant Relative Found in Cagayan, Philippines
The first-ever fossil skull of a Stegodon—an extinct relative of modern elephants—in the Philippines was discovered by a local in Solana,...
Science
Recent UP Study Finds Social Media a Valuable Tool for Understanding Philippine Tarsiers
The world of social media has become an increasingly...
Science
Biologists Assess Importance of Tree Cavities for Forest Birds in Subic, Philippines
Many birds rely on tree cavities, or tree holes,...
Science
From vulnerability to leadership: Mindanao youth train for climate action in Camiguin
“Lumaki kami sa kwentong puro doktor, pulis, o firefighters...
Science
UP Scientists’ Invention Could Lower Terahertz Antenna Device Cost
Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman...
Science
Scientists warn vs. ‘indirect’ effect of tropical cyclones during the monsoon season
Tropical cyclones hundreds of kilometers away from the Philippines...
Science
UP atmospheric physicist takes to the skies with NASA: Monitoring air quality on NASA817
Dr. Gerry Bagtasa of the University of the Philippines-Diliman...
Science
Bird poop to the rescue: Using bird perches for forest regeneration
Reforestation activities typically involve planting trees in degraded areas....
Science
UPD Study Uses AI Model to Predict Tropical Cyclone Rainfall
The Philippines is often hit by tropical cyclones (TCs),...
Graphic Plus
UP Scientists Uncover Influence of Reflected Shock Waves on Plasma Behavior
Scientists around the world have extensively studied the expansion...
Science
UP Scientists Identify Plant Boosting Bacteria in Bamboo and Corn
Farmers usually use chemical fertilizers to grow their crops,...
The Philippines Graphic Reader
Philippines Graphic Reader
TWO POEMS ON FATHERHOOD
Shoes
Paper cutouts folded to fit
my back pocket. I carry them along
through bus ride and train tracks.
I’ll be gone for a few...
Literature
What a Child Cannot Learn from Books
When you wound a leather sofa
with the forbidden razor...
Literature
The Bullet Wakes from Its Cruel Shell
I dance through air with a deadly grace.
Yet mourn...
Fiction
The One-Night Stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Maribel glanced at her plane seat, grateful that she...
